Hospitality Partner Workforce Resources
Destination Madison understands the challenges of navigating workforce needs while running a business. This page provides easy access to a number of resources to help our hospitality partners find the support they need to keep their businesses strong and successful.
If you are a business seeking industry talent or a job seeker, please visit our Hospitality Job Board.
This is not an exhaustive list, and if there are other resources that should be considered for the page please contact partnership@destinationmadison.com.
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WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT + RETENTION
Dane County School Consortium
Services: Provides work-based opportunities for high school students to learn career skills through Youth Apprenticeships.
Website: dcsc.org
Phone: (608) 316-1357
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
Services: Provides individuals with opportunities to gain the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to pursue meaningful employment and career advancement. Offers industry-recognized certifications and practical training, including resume assistance, mock interviews, and employer connections.
Website: latinoacademywi.org
Phone: (608) 310-4573
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Services: Advisory board that deals with workforce development in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Website: wirestaurant.org
Phone: (608) 270-9950
Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Services: Advisory board that deals with workforce development in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Website: wisconsinlodging.org
Phone: (262) 782-2851
Workforce Development Board of South-Central Wisconsin
Services: Dedicated resources and connections to business services to assist with recruitment and retention of employees. Depending on specific needs of the business, WDBSCW may recommend connections to partner organizations, including:
- Forward Service Corporation
- WI Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Wisconsin Job Service
- Office of Veterans Employment Services
Website: wdbscw.org
Phone: (608) 249-9001
WORKFORCE EMPLOYEE RESOURCES
ACLU of Wisconsin
Services: A resource to help people to better understand their rights as they pertain to immigration.
Website: aclu-wi.org/en/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Phone: (414)-272-4032
Know Your Rights resource: aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
African Center for Community Development, Inc.
Services: Offers wraparound services and case management to support new immigrants and refugees, including housing support, job search assistance, and community integration.
Website: africancentermadison.org
Phone: (608) 294-0066
Centro Hispano
Services: Provides consultation and assistance with USCIS applications through a DOJ Accredited Representative.
Website: micentro.org/community-resources
Phone: (608) 255-3018
Community Immigration Law Center
Services: Provides legal representation and consultations for those facing deportation, as well as education on immigration issues.
Website: cilcmadison.org
Phone: (608) 640-4444
Dane County Human Services Immigration Affairs
Services: Helps Dane County residents navigate their immigration journey by assessing their needs and connecting them to services. They also provide community outreach and education to inform people of their immigration options. The team is composed of bilingual and bicultural social service providers who offer a holistic approach to support immigrants and refugees.
Website: danecountyhumanservices.org
Phone: (608) 242-6260
Fair Wisconsin
Services: Legal resources to help the LGBTQ+ community understand their rights related to identification and relationship recognition.
Website: fairwisconsin.com/legal-resources/
Immigrant Justice Clinic | University of Wisconsin Law School
Services: Provides legal services to underserved immigrant communities, including applications for humanitarian relief and defense in Immigration Court.
Website: law.wisc.edu/eji/ijc/
Phone: (608) 890-3753
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Services: Offers an Immigration Preparedness Toolkit designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey.
Website: ilrc.org/resources/community/immigration-preparedness-toolkit
Phone: (608) 890-3753
Immigration Legal Services - Catholic Multicultural Center
Services: Offers affordable immigration legal services, including family-based visa petitions, naturalization applications, DACA applications, and more.
Website: cmcmadison.org
Phone: (608) 661-3512
Jewish Social Services of Madison
Services: Refugee resettlement and immigration services.
Website: jssmadison.org/services/refugee/
Phone: (608) 442-4081
Mexican Consulate in Milwaukee (Consulado de México en Milwaukee)
Services: Services and programs for Mexican immigrants
Website: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/milwaukee/index.php
Phone: (414) 944-7586
National Immigrant Justice Center
Services: Helps immigrants and their families better understand what to do when someone is detained by immigration officials.
Website: immigrantjustice.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-or-loved-one-detained
Phone: (312)-660-1370
Printable PDF Resource: https://immigrantjustice.org/sites/default/files/content-type/know-your-rights/documents/2025-01/KYR-FAQ_Detained-Adults_ENGLISH_Jan2025.pdf
Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center
Services: Resources for the LGBTQ+ community including resource identification and referral, publications, a Cyber Center, Lending Library, educational services, social and support groups, events, health programs, a food pantry and fiscal sponsorship to smaller nonprofit projects.
Website: outreachmadisonlgbt.org/services
Phone: (608)-255-8582
Rise Law Center
Services: Provides quality representation in immigration and family law, with a focus on empowering clients. They offer pro bono and low-fee services, and partner with community agencies to provide holistic support.
Website: riselawcenter.org
Phone: (608) 256-1015
United Way of Dane County: 211 Help Connection (English + En Espanol)
Services: Offers a comprehensive health and human services database in Dane County, providing 24/7 live, local help. Connects individuals to resources for food, rent assistance, addiction treatment, and more
Phone: 211
English: 211 - United Way of Dane County
En Espanol: 211 en espanol - United Way of Dane County
Worker Justice Wisconsin
Services: Education and training for employers and employees on workplace organizing, wage theft campaigns, worker cooperative incubation, and immigration resources.
Website: workerjustice.org
Phone: (608) 255-0376
Additional Business and Employee Resources
City of Madison Metro Planner
Services: Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info. A new way to pay! Set up your online account to get started.
Website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro
Community Resource Guide - Public Health Madison & Dane County
Services: This guide provides a comprehensive list of resources for families, including reproductive health services, early childhood programs, mental health support, housing assistance, and more. It includes contact information for various community organizations that offer support in areas such as pregnancy counseling, child care, domestic violence services, and financial assistance.
Website: publichealthmdc.com
Phone: (608) 266-4821
SCORE
Services: A resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offering free volunteer small business mentors.
Phone: (608) 535-4978
Website: score.org/madison